The following positions have been sent to MSSA to be posted:
02.06.12
University of Southern Mississippi
Visiting Instructor Position in Sociology
University of Southern Mississippi, Department of Anthropology and Sociology
JOB DESCRIPTION: The University of Southern Mississippi’s Department of Anthropology and Sociology invites applications for a one-year Visiting Instructor position, beginning August 2012, to join a very collegial and active sociology program. We seek applicants who are committed to excellence in teaching and demonstrate a desire to engage a diverse student population.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. (or ABD) in Sociology is preferred, but candidates with a Masters degree and exceptionally strong teaching records will be considered. Area of specialization is open. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a record of high quality teaching. We especially welcome candidates who have a commitment to teaching in a multiracial/ethnic environment with students of varied backgrounds, orientations, and learning styles, and who enjoy serving as role models and mentors for a diverse student body.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will have a 4/4 teaching load and will provide service to the program and department. He or she will teach sections of Introduction to Sociology and potentially an upper-division course in his/her area of specialization
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching experience and philosophy, student evaluation of teaching (if available), unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Search Committee Chair, The University of Southern Mississippi, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, 118 College Drive #5074, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Southern Mississippi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
UNIVERSITY AND AREA DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research university offering more than 180 degree programs for both undergraduates and graduates. Southern Miss has a student body of approximately 17,000 and is ranked in the top 100 for campus ethnic diversity among national universities by U.S. News and World Report. The program in sociology engages undergraduates who are among the academically strongest and most involved students on campus. For additional information about the Southern Miss Sociology Program and the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, visit www.usm.edu/antsoc.
Hattiesburg is known as the “Hub City” because of its proximity to New Orleans and popular Florida and Alabama beaches. New Orleans culture is a strong influence in the area, and Mardi Gras is an official university holiday. Hattiesburg features a range of restaurants from casual to formal dining, and live entertainment venues host local bands as well as visiting artists. There are also numerous outdoor opportunities including the Longleaf Trace, a 41-mile walking, jogging, biking, and equestrian trail, adjacent to the campus, in addition to nearby rivers, lakes, and forests offering camping, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. The city has been recognized by numerous publications and rankings as a retirement destination because of the area’s amenities, low cost of living, and strong healthcare services, which include two hospitals and a multi-specialty clinic. For more information on Hattiesburg, visit www.hattiesburg.org/
CONTACT: Amy Chasteen Miller (Department Chair)
Phone: 601-266-4306/amy.chasteen@usm.edu
Address: 118 College Drive #5074, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
02.06.12
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Child & Family Studies is hiring two instructors beginning in August, 2012. These are non-tenure track, renewable, appointments in Sociology. Primary teaching responsibilities include undergraduate General Sociology and Contemporary Social Problems. Candidates are required to serve as academic advisors and assist in other duties as assigned. An earned Ph.D. in Sociology is preferred, other Sociology related specialties will be considered; ABD considered. A minimum of a Masters in Sociology required. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. For additional information on the department visit: http://soci-anth.louisiana.edu/. Review of applications begins March 1, 2012. Email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and a list of three references with their contact information to: jdd4556@louisiana.edu. Or mail to: Dr. JoAnne DeRouen, Department of Sociology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, P.O. Box 40198, Lafayette, Louisiana 70504-0198.
12.12.11
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is accepting applications for the position of Head of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Child & Family Studies, beginning August 2012.
The position is tenurable at the rank of senior faculty. Responsibilities include implementation of all departmental, college and university policies, representation of the Department at higher administrative levels and leadership of an interdisciplinary department.
Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Sociology, Anthropology, or Child & Family Studies, documented excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and experience in administration or leadership in higher education, the ability to work with a diverse faculty and student body. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, a member of the University of Louisiana System, is a selective-admission, state-supported university of approximately 16,300 undergraduate and graduate students, located in the heart of Louisiana’s Acadian-Creole region between Houston and New Orleans. The University offers undergraduate degrees in 75 disciplines, the master’s degree in 26 disciplines; and the doctorate in 9 disciplines.
The Department is located within the College of Liberal Arts comprised of 9 departments in the humanities and behavior sciences. It is composed of 12 sociology faculty, 3 anthropology faculty, and 4 Child & Family Studies faculty, the majority at senior rank. The faculty offer curricula leading to a BA or BS in the respective fields to approximately (nn) majors.
Information on the Department can be found at http://soci-anth.louisiana.edu/.
Email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement about research, teaching, administrative experience and vision, and a list of four references with their contact information to: Search Committee Chair at socselect@louisiana.edu with “Department Head Search” in the subject line. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented minorities.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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12.1.11
West Chester University
The Department of Anthropology and Sociology at West Chester University invites applications
for a tenure-track position in Sociology at the Assistant Professor level beginning fall of 2012. The Department is seeking a candidate with research interests in migration/immigration at both the national and international level. In addition to teaching courses in their area of specialization, the candidate must be able to teach statistics and quantitative methods and preference will be given to candidates with a quantitative orientation in her or his research. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach Introduction to Sociology and Sociology of the Family.
We are particularly interested in candidates who integrate issues of diversity into their research and teaching. A Ph.D. in Sociology is required, and candidates should have a strong record of teaching, research, and publication. Applicants should submit: 1) a current curriculum vitae; 2) a statement describing research and teaching interests; 3) writing sample; 4) three letters of reference. Materials should be sent to: Chair, Sociology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, 102 Old Library, West Chester, PA 19383. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates selected for campus interview will be expected to provide a teaching demonstration and a research presentation. Applicants will not be considered as finalists until the interview process has been successfully completed. The filling of this position is contingent upon available funding.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent on satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background and consumer reporting checks. West Chester University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
West Chester University is a regional comprehensive institution that is one of the largest universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. It has a population of 14,400 graduate and undergraduate students and is located 25 miles west of Philadelphia.
09.07.11
Augusta State University.
The Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work, with eleven full-time faculty, is dynamic and growing with more than 300 majors. The Department is strongly committed to excellence in teaching, faculty-student interaction and collaboration, and to providing research and service learning opportunities to students. The Department enthusiastically invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor Position in Sociology beginning fall 2012.
Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Sociology. Area of specialty is open but preference may be given for one or more of the following areas: aging, family, globalization, work/organizations. Special consideration will be given to those who have a strong interest in teaching theory. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, potential for excellence in research including writing and securing grants, potential interest in online instruction, a commitment to collegiality and good department citizenship. ABDs who can document imminent completion of their PhD will be considered for the position. Applicants should submit: a letter of application describing teaching and scholarly interests, a Curriculum Vitae, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching and research effectiveness; finalists will be asked to provide official transcripts. Screening will begin immediately and continue until October 31, 2011. Send applications to Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904-2200. Augusta State University, a beautiful and historic campus, is a senior unit in the University System of Georgia serving a population of 500,000 in the second largest metropolitan area in Georgia. ASU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.